K-Pop Star Kaeun Leaves Her Record Label After 8 Years

Kaeun is parting ways with her agency, Pledis Entertainment, after nearly a decade.

The 24-year-old South Korean singer, who was formerly a member of the girl group After School as well as a contestant on Produce 48, was revealed to be leaving the label in a statement issued to the press on Thursday (July 4).

“Kaeun debuted as a member of After School back in 2012, promoting in a variety of fields as an artist under Pledis for approximately 8 years, and we are greatly thankful that where ever she was, she gave her best efforts,” Pledis Entertainment said in the statement. (Translation via Allkpop.)

“Ahead of her contract expiration, we talked over the topic of renewal with Kaeun. We were able to confirm our mutual respect and trust for each other, and discussed the renewal in great depth. However, as we shared differing opinions in directions, we agreed to a beautiful goodbye instead of a renewal. We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Kaeun for trusting in our company and walking in the same path during all this time.”

Last month, Pledis Entertainment confirmed that their girl group PRISTIN was disbanding after two years. See what they said!